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Man in viral church video was removed by outsiders, Los Angeles Archdiocese says

The archdiocese said the parish had no participation in a demonstration that moved into the church, nor did it give permission for its filming.

Vocations initiative topping 100,000 followers launches priestly discernment program

Shepherding Future Shepherds, an initiative through the International Institute for Culture, will partner with the Avila Institute’s High Calling program.

Judge denies mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after testimony on Catholic doctrine

An expert witness had briefly addressed the topic of mortal sin and suicide before objections from Clancy’s defense team.

Illinois says Catholic hospitals won’t have to promote suicide as federal lawsuit plays out

The state agreed to a federal court order amid a suit brought by the Diocese of Springfield and Bishop Thomas Paprocki.

Harvard chaplain discusses ‘record-breaking’ number of conversions at the university

Paralleling trends elsewhere, at Harvard University more young people than ever are joining the Catholic Church.

Christians in Holy Land fear ‘losing their homes and their livelihoods,’ according to papal agency

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa assured Christians in the Holy Land they “will not be abandoned,” said Michael LaCivita, communications director at Catholic Near East Welfare Association.

French Council protects conscience rights for Catholics, pharmacists as euthanasia law takes effect

France’s highest constitutional authority has carved out conscience protections for Catholic institutions and pharmacists, which was welcomed by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris.

Chicago Bears announce donation to Catholic Charities for Midwest storm relief

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Gary will each receive $100,000 to aid in their efforts for Midwest storm relief.

Nevada Catholic churches open doors amid northern Nevada wildfires

Catholic parishes and Catholic Charities in Nevada are responding with aid amid an ongoing wildfire that has caused mass evacuations in the Reno area.

Catholic conversions surge on college campuses, Hallow data shows

Texas A&M University posted the biggest jump, rising about 69% from 121 to 204 adults entering the Church over the past two academic years.